How to Make a Beautiful DIY Dip-Dyed Ribbon for Your Holiday Gifts

Prettify Plain Ribbon

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Prettify Plain Ribbon

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<p>Satin ribbon gets a stunning update with this simple dip-dye technique. With a trim this pretty, you can keep your wrapping paper simple and let the ribbon do the talking.&nbsp;</p><p>Here, we&rsquo;ll be showing you how to use liquid dye to create a dip-dyed and ombre effect on plain white ribbon.&nbsp;</p>

Prettify Plain Ribbon

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<p>Satin ribbon gets a stunning update with this simple dip-dye technique. With a trim this pretty, you can keep your wrapping paper simple and let the ribbon do the talking.&nbsp;</p><p>Here, we&rsquo;ll be showing you how to use liquid dye to create a dip-dyed and ombre effect on plain white ribbon.&nbsp;</p>

STEP 4: Dip-Dyed

<p>Dip the other side of the ribbon roll into the dye for a couple of seconds.&nbsp;</p>

Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

STEP 5: Drying Time

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STEP 5: Drying Time

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Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

<p>Lay out to dry. Let the roll slightly unravel to speed up the drying process. You may notice that the colour is muddled in the first few inches of ribbon. If that&rsquo;s the case, snip it off once dry.&nbsp;</p>

STEP 5: Drying Time

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<p>Lay out to dry. Let the roll slightly unravel to speed up the drying process. You may notice that the colour is muddled in the first few inches of ribbon. If that&rsquo;s the case, snip it off once dry.&nbsp;</p>

Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

STEP 6: Ombre

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STEP 6: Ombre

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Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

<p>Repeat STEP 2 to create another roll of ribbon. To create an ombre effect, place the ribbon roll into the dye and leave it there until the colour has spread almost all the way to the top.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

STEP 6: Ombre

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<p>Repeat STEP 2 to create another roll of ribbon. To create an ombre effect, place the ribbon roll into the dye and leave it there until the colour has spread almost all the way to the top.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

STEP 7: Drying Time

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STEP 7: Drying Time

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Photo Credit: Adena Leigh

<p>Let ribbon slightly unravel and allow to dry. If colour is muddled on the first few inches of ribbon, snip it off.&nbsp;</p>